Hunter Academy: Revenge of the Weakest

Chapter 922 212.5 - Shifting Pillars

Ethan followed Eleanor through the dimly lit halls of the academy, his steps steady despite the dull ache in his body. His mind was already turning, anticipating what was coming next.

When they reached her office, the door was already open.

Inside, three familiar figures were already waiting.

Melanie.

And the two sophomores who had jumped him.

Melanie sat comfortably, her legs crossed, her expression the perfect picture of innocence. The two guys beside her were more restrained, standing stiffly, but their presence alone was enough to remind Ethan of what had happened.

Eleanor stepped inside, gesturing for Ethan to take a seat. He did, though his muscles remained tense, his entire body wired for whatever was coming next.

The air in the room was heavy.

No one spoke at first.

Then, Eleanor's voice cut through the silence.

"Tell me what happened."

Ethan exhaled through his nose, leaning forward slightly. His hazel eyes flickered toward Melanie, his jaw tightening. "I was leaving the dorms. She was waiting for me."

Eleanor's sharp gaze turned to Melanie. "Is that true?"

Melanie's smirk widened just slightly, as if she had been expecting this exact question. "Well, I was waiting for him, yes." She tilted her head slightly, her tone light. "But only because I wanted to talk."

Ethan's fingers curled into his palms.

"Bullshit," he muttered.

Eleanor's gaze flickered toward him, but before she could say anything, Melanie sighed dramatically.

"See? That's exactly the problem," she said, shaking her head. "I really did just want to talk. But instead, he got aggressive."

Ethan's breath slowed. His body went still.

He already knew where this was going.